There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Melsiripurabus
2h 26mRs 1,294–1,693Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 45mRs 2,471–4,466Drive 123.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwacar 123.9 km
1h 58mRs 5,597–8,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwataxi 123.9 km
1h 58mRs 34,000–41,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Siyambalangamuwataxi
1h 50mRs 25,775–134,007
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Melsiripura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Siyambalangamuwa is 123 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Siyambalangamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Melsiripura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Ganewatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Melsiripura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,800–41,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Melsiripura station.
Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colombo to Siyambalangamuwa.
There are 122+ hotels available in Siyambalangamuwa.